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Loui Eriksson talked to Boston media on a conference call today. A few of the outtakes: “I’m really looking forward to playing in Boston. It’s a real good team and for the last couple years they’ve been one of the … Continue reading →

The Stars still lack depth at center in the AHL, and Mueller should be a big help. Jim Nill has worked with him in Grand Rapids. Here is the press release: FRISCO, Texas – Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill … Continue reading →

Here it is: “In no way, shape or form does the Dallas Stars organization condone or agree with the message that was sent out through Tyler Seguin’s Twitter feed last night. We’ve addressed the issue directly with Tyler and we’ll … Continue reading →

The Stars gave up a lot to get Tyler Seguin in Thursday’s trade with Boston. While former Bruin Rich Peverley is a nice complementary player and former Bruin prospect Ryan Button might have untapped potential, the Stars basically gave up … Continue reading →

The Stars signed first-round draft pick Valeri Nichushkin Saturday to a three-year entry level contract, setting up a scenario where the 18-year-old winger should play in the NHL next season. Nichushkin played in the KHL last season and had to … Continue reading →

The Stars have hired Joe McDonnell as their new director of amateur scouting and Mark Leach as one of the head scouts, Stars GM Jim Nill confirmed Saturday. Both worked under Nill in the Detroit Red Wings system, but both … Continue reading →

Numbers for Nichushkin deal are: $832,5000 in base salary each season. $92,500 in signing bonus each season. A bonuses that can push as high as $850,000 each season. B Bonuses that can push as high as $350,000 each season. Some … Continue reading →

One of the fun things about development camp is seeing how much the players change from year to year. Radek Faksa is more mature, Troy Vance is more filled out. One of the frustrating things is players realizing just hard … Continue reading →

Jim Nill and Shawn Horcoff go way back. It’s not like they’re best friends or anything, but the new Stars’ GM and the new Stars’ center both have lived in the Detroit area for a long time, and have run … Continue reading →

The Stars lost free-agent winger Eric Nystrom to Nashville when he signed a four-year deal that averages $2.5 million a season. Nystrom last season tallied 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in 48 games played. He told the Predators’ website … Continue reading →

The Stars’ top draft pick, Valeri Nichushkin, was among a large group of players participating in development camp in Frisco this week. The big winger is only 18, but the Stars believe he has a chance to make the opening … Continue reading →

A person familiar with negotiations has confirmed the Phoenix Coyotes have agreed to sign free-agent forward Mike Ribeiro to a four-year, $22 million contract. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity on Friday because the team has not announced … Continue reading →

The Stars on Friday added veteran backup goalie Dan Ellis in free agency, and GM Jim Nill said the team could be done with free agency for now. “We’re in good shape. We’ve done a lot,” Nill said. “If we … Continue reading →

The Stars have acquired center Shawn Horcoff from Edmonton in exchange for defenseman Philip Larsen and a seventh round draft pick in 2016. Horcoff was the Oilers captain and comes with a pretty high cap hit of $5.5 million. He … Continue reading →

The reviews on the Stars’ trade to Boston Thursday are that both teams got what they needed, so what did the Stars give up? Well, first of all, they gave up maybe their best trading chip for the next three years … Continue reading →